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September 1, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

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  1. 1 Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 958-685-499#
  2. 2 Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on September 1, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. Members of the public may view the meeting via the following means: Via the City’s website. http://www.elpasotexas.gov/videos Via television on City15, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofelpasotx/videos
  3. 3 Attention: The Council will take a lunch break at approximately 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise decided by the Council.
  4. 4 In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with Council during public comment, and regarding agenda items by calling the following number: 1-915-213-4096 or Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267
  5. 5 At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 958-685-499# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb
  6. 6 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  7. 7 Sageland Elementary School at the Invitation of City Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha. Paula Hernandez Kairi Davila Brian Bikirwa Lailani Sanchez Ashley Guevara Andrew Gutierrez Luke Esparza Joseph Pelaske Isiah Gomez Ava Rios Jaime Villareal
  8. 8 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS
  9. 9 El Paso Electric - 125th Anniversary Borderland Rainbow Center (BRC) 10 Year Anniversary Hunger Action Month 25th Anniversary of the City of El Paso Clean Indoor Air Ordinance Deaf Awareness Month in El Paso
  10. 10 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
  11. 11 A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME
  12. 12 INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE CHAPLAIN ROBERT HEMPHILL, JR. PH.D.
  13. 13 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  14. 14 Public comment on agenda items will begin at 10:00 a.m. Request to speak must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Members of the public may choose to comment at 10:00 a.m. or at the time the item is heard, but not both.
  15. 15 CALL TO THE PUBLIC (CITY RELATED NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
  16. 16 Call to the Public will begin at 10:00 a.m. Requests to speak must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the date of the meeting. Sixty minutes in total will be devoted for Call to the Public. This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council on items that are not on the City Council Agenda.
  17. 17 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
  18. 18 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
  19. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Work Session of August 17, 2026, and the Special Meeting of August 17, 2026. 26-0985
  20. 19 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approved as Revised Pass
  21. 20 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
  22. 2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 26-0059
  23. 22 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
  24. 3. A Resolution requesting that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing is authorized to notify WestStar Bank Holding Company, Inc and Subsidiaries dba WestStar Title, LLC that the City is terminating Contract 2024-0095R Title Services, for default pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Attribute 21, Article 8, Section B of this contract, due to contractor’s violation of laws and regulations related to the performance of Contract No. 2024-0095R, and that the termination shall be effective on August 18, 2026. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department also recommends that WestStar Bank Holding Company, Inc and Subsidiaries dba WestStar Title, LLC be disqualified from entering into any contract with the City for a period of 3 years, for default and unsatisfactory performance. [POSTPONED FROM 08-18-2026] 26-0929 Approve Pass
  25. 4. That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A). 26-0935
  26. 5. A Resolution to grant the City Manager or designee the authority to sign and cause to be recorded the Release of Lien attached to the Resolution as Attachment A and effectuate any accounting adjustments associated with the removal of the specific sales tax amounts previously invoiced to the properties identified in Exhibit A of Attachment A. 26-0970
  27. 3. A Resolution requesting that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing is authorized to notify WestStar Bank Holding Company, Inc and Subsidiaries dba WestStar Title, LLC that the City is terminating Contract 2024-0095R Title Services, for default pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Attribute 21, Article 8, Section B of this contract, due to contractor’s violation of laws and regulations related to the performance of Contract No. 2024-0095R, and that the termination shall be effective on August 18, 2026. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department also recommends that WestStar Bank Holding Company, Inc and Subsidiaries dba WestStar Title, LLC be disqualified from entering into any contract with the City for a period of 3 years, for default and unsatisfactory performance. [POSTPONED FROM 08-18-2026] 26-0929 Remove Pass
  28. 6. A Resolution that pursuant to Title 3, Chapter 3.04, Section 3.04.035- Exemption-Historically Significant Sites of the El Paso City Code, the property owner, of the property described as 62 Franklin Heights 12 & 13 (6000 Sq Ft), in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, commonly known as 1318 Montana Avenue is hereby exempt from any increase in the City’s portion of the ad valorem taxes on the value of the improvement for a period of ten (10) years beginning on January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2036 provided that all City Code requirements are met. 26-0980
  29. 7. A Resolution that the closure of right-of-way within the City of El Paso for the 915 Tattoo Fiesta from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm on Sunday, September 13, 2026, serves a public purpose of providing cultural and recreational activities for the residents and visitors of the City of El Paso, and in accordance with 43 TAC, Section 22.12, the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for the Temporary Closure of State Right of Way (Form TEA 30A) by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the temporary closure and use of State owned and operated street (s) in excess of four hours for portions of Mesa St. between San Antonio Ave. and Overland Ave. upon the issuance of required permits from the City of El Paso and substantial conformity to the finalized TEA30 agreement between the City of El Paso and State of Texas Department of Transportation. Applicant: Angel Reynosa Case Number: CSEV26-00109 26-0971
  30. 8. A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign the Multiple Use Agreement for Paso Del Norte (PDN) Paisano Trail from Washington to Alameda with the Texas Department of Transportation, provided such documents are approved by the City Attorney’s office as to form and comply with department policies and procedures. 26-0972
  31. 9. A Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and City of San Elizario, Texas, for a term of one year and will automatically renew for a term of one year, each year for the provision of public health, code enforcement and environmental services by the City of El Paso to the City of San Elizario, for which the City of San Elizario shall pay to the City of El Paso an annual amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($107,930.00). 26-0957
  32. 30 CONSENT AGENDA - SPECIAL APPOINTMENT:
  33. 10. A Resolution of City Council approving the following recommended nominees for appointment to the Board of Directors of the City of El Paso Municipal Management District No. 1, each to serve a four-year term expiring in June 2030: 1. James Feagin 2. Brent D. Harris 3. Christopher Charron [POSTPONED FROM 08-18-2026] 26-0914
  34. 11. A Resolution to appoint Anna Mesa-Zendt to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Project Advisory Committee (TPAC). 26-0966
  35. 33 CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:
  36. 12. That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. This action would allow us to comply with state law which requires approval by the legislative body of refunds of tax overpayment exceeding the three (3) year limit. (See Attachment B). 26-0964
  37. 35 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:
  38. 36 For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:
  39. 13. Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Art Fierro in the amounts of $2,500 from James F. Scherr, $500 from Carlos Arturo Martinez, and $500 from Anthony Bruce Duncan. 26-0993
  40. 38 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
  41. 39 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE EL PASO CITY CHARTER: Public comment typically is not taken during the first reading of ordinances. Public comments are invited at the date of the scheduled public hearing.
  42. 14. An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST26-00006, to allow for infill development with a reduction to average lot width on the property described as Lot 4, Block 1, Sunrise Acres No.2 Replat “E”, 8009 Mitzie Ram Place, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 8009 Mitzie Ram Applicant: Hector Isaiah Gallegos Case Number: PZST26-00006 26-0956 Introduce on First Reading Pass
  43. 15. An Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations), Chapter 5.10 (Tattoo and Body Art Studio Registration and Artist License), Section 5.10.030 (Studio Registration Required) to specify inspection is required prior to issuance of a studio registration, Section 5.10.040 (Studio Registration Application) to add proof of an approved inspection as required information for a studio registration inspection, Section 5.10.080 (Artist License Application) to specify that artists must provide the name and address of the studio where they are employed as part of their application, Section 5.10.120 (Inspections) to further specify reasonable times at which the Director of Code Enforcement and other authorized representatives can conduct inspections of tattoo and body art studios, Section 5.10.140 (Denial) to specify that denying entry for inspection is grounds for denial of a studio registration application; the penalty as provided in Section 5.10.18 of the City Code. 26-0913
  44. 16. An Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.04 (Public Utilities Generally) to add a new Section 15.04.005 to be named "Definitions", repealing Ordinance Nos.6009 and 9759 and adding Section 15.04. 210 for purposes of codifying regulations governing communications by public utilities, their affiliates and their representatives with the city of El Paso, or any officer or employee of the City of El Paso and adding Section 15.04.220 for purposes of establishing regulations regarding notice and presentation of information to the City of El Paso by public utilities; the penalty being provided in Section 1.08.010 of the City Code. 26-0990
  45. 17. An Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.60 (Flood Damage Prevention, Article IV (Administration), Subsection 18.60.140 (Designation of the Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 18.60.240 of the El Paso City Code. 26-0981
  46. 18. An Ordinance amending Title 19 (Subdivisions), Article 3 (Authority of Decision Makers), Section 19.31 (Responsible Officials), Subsection 19.31.080 (Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 19.42 of the El Paso City Code. 26-0983
  47. 45 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
  48. 19. An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 5C-8, Block 2, Ascarate, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-2/sp (Commercial/special permit) to C-4/sp (Commercial/special permit). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 6375 Montana Avenue Applicant: River Oaks Properties LTD. Case Number: PZRZ26-00011 26-0857 Adopted Pass
  49. 20. An Ordinance vacating a Ten-Foot Utility Easement (0.012 Acres of Land) located within Lot 10, Block 22, Paseos del Sol Unit Two Amending Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: 12462 Paseo Lago Dr. Applicant: Maria Nohemi Bujanda Case Number: SUET26-00001 26-0925 Adopted Pass
  50. 21. An Ordinance amending Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), Chapter 3.12 (Hotel Room Tax) of the El Paso City Code by amending sections 3.12.010, 3.12.030 and 3.12.031 to include short-term rentals (STR) language to allow for the proper collection of hotel occupancy taxes generated by the STRs. 26-0924 Adopted Pass
  51. 49 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  52. 22. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $1,000 to support the following community program: $1,000 to support the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Latino Arts Now! Conference. 26-0976 Approve Pass
  53. 23. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $400 to support the following community programs: $400 for the Mission Valley Community Fair. 26-0987
  54. 24. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $1,000 to support the following community program: $1,000 to Rebuilding Together to support the She Builds Program. 26-0988
  55. 25. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $1,750 to support the following community program: $1,750 for 2 Tables at the Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) - A Star is Born Event. 26-0989
  56. 26. Discussion and action on a Resolution to accept the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to approve the renaming of Lincoln Park, located at 4001 Durazno Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79905 to “Lincoln Park - El Paso’s Chicano Park.” 26-0992 Approve Pass
  57. 55 REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES
  58. 27. Presentation and discussion on a motion from City Council on 05/12/2026, directing the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to develop a citywide Anti-DWI Strategy and return to City Council with recommendations within 90 days. 26-0912
  59. 57 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:
  60. 28. Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0372 ELP Terminal Ramp Reconstruction Stage 1 & 2 to Dan Williams Company for a total estimated amount of $21,295,295.00. Department: Capital Improvement and Grant Funded Programs Award to: Dan Williams Company City & State: Austin, TX Item(s): Base Bid I, Alternate 1 Contract Term: 530 Working Days Base Bid I: $11,751,040.00 Alternate I: $9,544,255.00 Total Estimated Award: $21,295,295.00 Account(s): 562-3010-62335-580270-PAP25TRAMP 562-3080-62335-580270-PAP25TRAMP Funding Source(s): Airport Enterprise Fund Federal Aviation Administration Grant District(s): 3 This was a Low Bid Procurement - Construction Contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments and Grant Funded Programs recommend award as indicated to Dan Williams Company the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award. Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term. As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget. 26-0973 Awarded Pass
  61. 29. Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0429 Resler Drive Extension to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for a total estimated amount of $12,598,962.57. Department: Capital Improvement and Grant Funded Programs Award to: International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I Contract Term: 144 Workweek Days Base Bid I: $12,598,962.57 Total Estimated Award: $12,598,962.57 Account(s): 190 - 4825 - 291100 - 580270 - PCP23STCONNRSLR Funding Source(s): Community Progress Bond District(s): 1 This was a Low Bid Procurement - Construction Contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments and Grant Funded Programs recommend award as indicated to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award. Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term. As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget. 26-0974 Awarded Pass
  62. 30. Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0374 Montwood Extension to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for a total estimated amount of $18,172,452.74. Department: Capital Improvement and Grant Funded Programs Award to: International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I, II, III, Contract Term: 335 Working Days Base Bid I: $12,004,054.74 Base Bid II: $4,468,558.00 Base Bid III: $1,699,840.00 Total Estimated Award: $18,172,452.74 Account(s): 190-4825-29110-580270-PCP23STCONNMTWD Funding Source(s): Community Progress Bond District(s): 5 This was a Low Bid Procurement - Construction Contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvements Departments and Grant Funded Programs recommend award as indicated to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award. Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term.  As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget. 26-0978 Awarded Pass
  63. 31. Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0347R State Lobbying Services to Holland & Knight LLP for an initial term of one (1) year for an estimated amount of $120,000.00. The award also includes a one (1) year option for an estimated amount of $120,000.00. The total contract time is for two (2) years for a total estimated amount of $240,000.00 Department: Strategic & Legislative Affairs Award to: Holland & Knight LLP City & State: Tampa, FL Item(s): All Initial Term: 1 Years Option Term: 1 Year Total Contract Time: 2 Years Annual Estimated Award: $120,000.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $120,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $120,000.00 Total Estimated Award $240,000.00 Account(s) 105 - 2535 - P1055 - 11505 - 522150 Funding Source(s): Strategic Legislative Affairs - Interfund Transfers (Uses) District(s): All This was a Request for Qualifications Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Strategic & Legislative Affairs departments recommend award as indicated to Holland & Knight LLP the highest ranked offeror based on the evaluation factors established in the evaluation criteria for this procurement It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed. Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney's Office review and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award. 26-0975 Awarded Pass
  64. 62 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
  65. 32. Discussion and action to interview all qualified applicants and the appointment of two (2) candidates to fill the vacancies for (2) Part-Time Municipal Court Magistrates. 26-0968 Appointed Pass
  66. 64 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  67. 65 The City Council of the City of El Paso may retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, to discuss any of the following: (The items listed below are matters of the sort routinely discussed in Executive Session, but the City Council of the City of El Paso may move to Executive Session any of the items on this agenda, consistent with the terms of the Open Meetings Act and the Rules of City Council.) The City Council will return to open session to take any final action and may also, at any time during the meeting, bring forward any of the following items for public discussion, as appropriate.
  68. 66 Section 551.071 CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY Section 551.072 DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY Section 551.073 DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS Section 551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS Section 551.076 DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS Section 551.087 DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS Section 551.089 DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS; CLOSED MEETING
  69. 67 ADJOURN
  70. 68 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
  71. 69 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
  72. 72 Rollcall
  73. 73 Note
  74. 74 Note
  75. 75 Note
  76. 76 Note
  77. 77 Note
  78. 78 Note

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